King James Version
Romans 11:28 in the King James Version says “As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes : but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathe...” — study this verse from Romans chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes : but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.”
Romans 11:28 · KJV
And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:
For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins.
As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes : but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.
For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: believed: or, obeyed
KJV Study — Public Domain
“As concerning”
G2596(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
“they are enemies”
G2190hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially satan)
“As concerning”
G2596(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
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